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Electrocution, electric shock

1 hospitalization · 2024109763 · 10/21/2024 · Holcim SOR, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
BODY SYSTEMS
Nature of injury
Electrocution, electric shock

Cause

Event
Exposure to electric arc
Source
Power lines, transformers, convertors
Secondary source
Trucks with other mounted machinery, equipment n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Holcim SOR, Inc
Location
7701 Floyd Hampton Rd., CROWLEY, TEXAS, 76036
NAICS
327320
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was monitoring a concrete pour from a commercial vehicle. The boom of the concrete pump truck contacted a 14.4 kV overhead powerline, causing an electric arc to travel back to the employee. The employee sustained an electric shock.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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